Foodie Finds in Kapitolyo Pasig: Ba Noi's

This is actually my 2nd visit to Ba Noi's.  The first time, I find the meals a bit pricey for a single person out for lunch.  But on this visit, since am with my partner, and most of the restaurants in the area are closed for mid-afternoons on Sunday, I decided to give it a 2nd chance.  We ended up having a bill of almost 1k.  The food was great, but still a bit expensive.

Fresh Spring Rolls (195 Pesos)

Pho Bo, Split into two (260 pesos)

Ga Kho Cari Xa (Braised chicken slowly cooked in lemongrass and curry powder, infused with fresh chillies, shallots and spring onions. Best for hot food lovers 250 pesos)  and Vietnamese Rice (90 pesos each)

The restaurants quaint interiors!

My Favorite Things: Shimmy Shimmy Custom Shoes

The season for gift giving is just around the corner.  There are times when you find it difficult to look for something to give somebody who has everything.  My suggestion, give the person a pair of Hand Painted Custom Shimmy Shoes.  They will be more than willing to paint an artwork specific to the interest of the person you're giving it to.

Visit their Facebook Page for details:
Shimmy Shimmy Custom
https://www.facebook.com/shimmy2x
Contact Number
Mhelen: 0928-5598706

Our almost 3-year old Personal Pair

My Favorite Things: Striptees

I was eavesdropping on a facebook conversation between friends looking for a particular design of tank top one afternoon.  That was how I was introduced to the link of their facebook account, and immediately I fell in love with their shirts that 2 days later, I ordered myself 2 pieces.

I just wished I found them sooner so that I could have worn them on my travels.  Anyway, I still have a few more trips coming and this would be one of my travel essential.

My first two tops!

Their collection!

Here's how to purchase:

Visit Striptees on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/thestriptees
Browse through their albums for available design.
Please PM them the item code/s that you want to order together with your contact number and claiming option. They will reply via PM to confirm your order. Incomplete details will not be processed.

You can choose from the following payment/pickup options:
- Meetup at Trinoma | SM North EDSA |Waltermart Munoz (Meetup Days: Tue, Thu, Sat Sun | Meetup times: 1pm, 3pm, and 7pm)
- LBC shipping (add Php140 for Manila, Php150 outside Manila). For shipping, payment must be made through BDO/BPI/LBC/Palawan Express.

Foodie Find Kapitolyo: Epic Coffee Roastery

Just when we thought we have tried out every foodie establishment in Kapitolyo, Pasig comes Epic Coffee Roastery.

I work relatively close to the area, and I frequent the establishment along this street  for lunch or an afternoon coffee.  This Saturday, before visiting the dentist, we decided to have lunch at Three Sisters to satisfy our Barbecue and Java Rice food craving.  After the meal, I went out to consume a stick of cigarette, and there it was right in front of me Epic Coffee Roastery.

From the road, all you can see is a glimpse of the Cake Chiller and a Bicycle right at the window.  Inside, we were amazed with the rustic interiors using recycled wood and bricks, decorated with vintage accents.  It was hard to decide what to order from the cake stand because everything looks so good and tempting.  We tried the house brew and Cafe Macchiato that day and shared on a slice of Rainbow Cake.

To my officemates, if I'm not in my table, you know where to find me!

Cafe Adriatico Split Into Two

One evening, I received a text from my bestie asking me to go to Cafe Adriatico for their famous Red Velvet Cake.  I replied with "Ok, See you there!', because now I feel obliged after having ignored the same text message the night before.

When we got there, they don't have it on the cake stand anymore.

To get over our disappointment, we got ourselves glasses of Red Wine, an appetizer, a salad, soup, an entree and dessert.  We ended up having a full course dinner to what was intended to be a midnight snack.

We just asked that the soup and the entree be split into two to make the portions smaller for both of us.

Two glasses of the house red wine.

 Soup

French Onion Soup

Half serving of the soup we had split into two

 Appetizer

Schublig Smothered with Onions

Salad

Classic Caesar Salad 

Main

Lola Ising's Adobo Rice 

Half serving of the Adobo Platter we had split into two.

Dessert

Coupe Ariatico and Coffee Cheesecake

My Puerto Princesa and El Nido Trip Condensed with list of Expense

Day 1 October 24, 2013
11:15 AM ETA Puerto Princesa
11:30 AM Check-in at My Hotel (Island Stay, 950 pesos/night)
12:00 NN Lunch at a Turo Turo Near the Hotel (65 pesos)
1:00   PM City Tour (Booked Through Island Stay, 600 pesos)
                 Pasalubong 170 pesos for the Cashew Butter
                 Bakers Hill Hopia Munggo, 45 Pesos
5:00   PM Back in the City
7:00   PM Dinner at Ka Lui's, 545 pesos
9:00   PM Night Out, Went for a foot massage instead at Boracay Spa, 350 pesos

Total Expense for Day 1: 2,725 pesos

Day 2 October 25, 2013
7:00   AM Breakfast (Chaolong plus French brad and Pepsi, 100 pesos)
12:00 NN Check-out at Register at the Summit (Legend Hotel)
1:00   PM Chapter Presidents Assembly
4:00   PM Check-in
5:00   PM Went to Roro Terminal to confirm Bus Schedule, 300 pesos
6:30   PM Welcome Dinner
9:00   PM Night Out (Went to place, I cant divulge, hehe, 1000 pesos)

Total Expense for Day 2:  1,400 pesos

Day 3 October 26, 2013
8:00 AM  Honda Bay Tour (1,100 pesos)
                 Aqua Shoes 150 pesos
                 2 packs of cigarette  100 pesos
3:00 PM Back at Puerto Princesa
10:00 PM Night Trip to El Nido (285 pesos via Roro Bus)
                 Tricycle to the Terminal 80 pesos
                 Piatos 25 pesos

Total Expense for Day 3:  1,740 pesos
 
Day 4 October 27, 2013
4:00 AM Arrival at El Nido (tricycle to Tay Miloy, 40 pesos)
6:00 AM Breakfast (180 pesos)
8:00 AM El Nido Tour A (700 pesos)
                 Environmental Fee (200 pesos)
                 Kayak (700 pesos)
                 2 Red Horse at 7 Commandos (150 pesos)
5:00 PM  Back at the Resort (Room 1000 pesos for 2 nights plus 400 for Transpo)
7:00 PM Dinner (500 pesos for Dinner at Art Cafe)

Total Expense for Day 4:  3,870 pesos

Day 5 October 28, 2013
5:30 AM Morning Trip to Puerto Princesa
                 Tricycle from Terminal to Airport (200 pesos)
                 Terminal Fee (100 pesos)
                 Cup Noodles at the Airport (70 pesos)
12:00 NN Flight Back to Manila

Found This at the Taytay Van Stop going back to Puerto Princesa

Total Expense for Day 5:  370 pesos

Total Trip Expense: 10,105 pesos

There are cheap alternatives to what I did, and most of the food and accommodations are good for two.  This is what I have to shell out since I'm a solo traveller.

Check out the details of my travel with the following links:

Architect's Summit Day 0: Getting There

Architect's Summit Day 0: Dinner at Ka Lui's

Architect's Summit Day 0: Puerto Pricesa City Tour

Architect's Summit Day 1: Chao Long

Architect's Summit Day 1: Zero Carbon, RA 9266, and Bhutan as the Happiest Place on Earth!

Architect's Summit Day 2: Honda Bay Tour

Architect's Summit Day 2: Aziza Paradise Hotel and Roro Bus to El Nido

Architect's Summit Day 2 + 1: El Nido Tour A without the C

Architect's Summit Day 2+1: El Nido's Art Cafe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Architect's Summit Day 2+1: El Nido's Art Cafe

The Summit for Architects ended with the fellowship night last Saturday.  But Since the Monday was declared a holiday for the Baranggay election, I decided to move my return flight to Monday and visit El Nido that Sunday.  After my Day Tour that ended late than usual, because the itinerary says 3:30 and we got back 5:00 PM, I was only able to take a shower then proceeded to look for a place to eat.

I don't feel well at that moment from fatigue, but still was able to force myself to go out and visit Art Cafe.  From the main road of the place where I was staying, I just hail a tricycle and asked to be dropped near the place.  It was easy to find, since the place also house a Travel and Tour Office and Souvenir Shop.

Art Cafe El Nido

For an Art Cafe, the place has little collection of Art, well maybe they have been sold already.  The interior was very Filipino, with woven bamboo for the ceiling and hand painted walls.  A long bar on one side will greet you as soon as you reach the top of the stairs and on the opposite side is the veranda, that allows you a peek of the limestone cliffs during the day.  A musician plays the Piano in the background as guests dine.

The menu is a fuzion of international dishes, showcasing the local ingredients.  I ordered myself a cup of Mushroom Soup to warm me up and Tomato Pesto Pasta which is really good.  Don't get intimidated with the price since the serving allows for sharing.  I wish I had more time to explore the other restaurants in El Nido, but for my One Day Stay, I'm glad to have chosen Art Cafe.